{"id":182279,"date":"2025-12-09T04:15:06","date_gmt":"2025-12-09T04:15:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/182279\/"},"modified":"2025-12-09T04:15:06","modified_gmt":"2025-12-09T04:15:06","slug":"kpop-demon-hunters-bags-three-golden-globe-nominations","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/182279\/","title":{"rendered":"\u2018KPop Demon Hunters\u2019 Bags Three Golden Globe Nominations"},"content":{"rendered":"

The animated musical film \u201cKPop Demon Hunters<\/a>\u201d scored three nominations for the 2026 Golden Globe Awards<\/a>, announced Monday. The Netflix feature will compete for Best Motion Picture \u2013 Animated<\/a>, Best Original Song \u2013 Motion Picture for \u201cGolden,\u201d<\/a> and Cinematic and Box Office Achievement.<\/p>\n

The nominations position the film as one of the year\u2019s leading animated contenders. Industry analysts told The Hollywood Reporter <\/a>that the film\u2019s broad recognition reflects the growing impact of global pop culture in mainstream animation and awards circuits.<\/p>\n

A Rising Global Hit<\/p>\n

\u201cKPop Demon Hunters\u201d follows HUNTR\/X, a fictional K-pop<\/a> girl group that balances idol stardom with demon-hunting missions. The Hollywood Reporter noted that the film became one of Netflix\u2019s strongest animated performers of 2025, driven largely by its music and multilingual appeal.<\/p>\n

\u201cGolden,\u201d the film\u2019s breakout single, is performed by vocalists EJAE, Audrey Nuna, and Rei Ami<\/a>. Variety reported<\/a> that the track had already earned awards attention before its Golden Globe nomination, including recognition at the Hollywood Music in Media Awards.<\/p>\n

EJAE, who co-wrote the song, told Deadline<\/a> that the Golden Globe nod felt \u201csurreal\u201d and credited the film\u2019s fanbase for the song\u2019s rise.<\/p>\n

Deadline reported that the film also benefited from a limited theatrical release that qualified it for major awards consideration, even though it debuted primarily on streaming. The outlet said the box office and streaming performance<\/a> helped push the film into the Globes\u2019 Cinematic and Box Office Achievement category.<\/p>\n

What the Nominations Signal<\/p>\n

The nominations highlight a shift in how animated films<\/a> can compete during awards season. Variety reported that industry watchers view the film\u2019s recognition as a sign that animation influenced by international music genres can stand alongside traditional studio productions.<\/p>\n

The Golden Globe recognition also comes as the film campaigns for a spot in the Academy Awards<\/a>\u2019 Best Animated Feature race. Rolling Stone noted<\/a> that the film has built a strong online following, which may bolster its awards momentum.<\/p>\n

Even with competition from major studio releases, \u201cKPop Demon Hunters\u201d enters the season with a profile shaped by both critical attention and global fan engagement. The Hollywood Reporter said that the film\u2019s soundtrack remains a key driver of its popularity, as K-pop continues to shape global music culture.<\/a><\/p>\n

As the Golden Globes approach, the film\u2019s creators await whether its nominations will translate into wins. Regardless of the outcome, the film\u2019s presence in multiple categories signals that animated stories rooted in global pop and contemporary music trends are increasingly resonating with voters.<\/p>\n

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